Q. 25 E-a - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Predict the hybridization of the carbon atom in each of the following

Functional groups:

(c) Carboxylic acid

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(c)The hybridization of the carbon atom is ${\text{sp}}^{\text{2}}$ hybridization.

Step 1: Hybridization

The extension of valence bond theory results in the hybridization concept. The bond energies, bond formation, and bond length can be understood with the help of hybridization.

Step 2:Hybridization of the carbon atom in carboxylic acid

(c)  In carboxylic acid, the carbon atom is involved in double bond formation with the oxygen atom. Hence, the carbon atom is ${\text{sp}}^{\text{2}}$ hybridized.

Hybridization of carbon atom in carboxylic acid